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Nanjing Trip Itineraries – Costs & Budget Guide (2026) 2 routes SHANGHAI → SHANGHAI · 14 Days
Shanghai → Hangzhou · 14 Days
Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund, then Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area and Thousand Island Lake, then Nanjing's Zhongshan Scenic Area and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum — 14 days for $5,674.
Stand on the Oriental Pearl Tower's observation deck Walk the West Lake Scenic Area's islands Explore the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum's stone carvings
$5,000 est. $5,674 COMFORT SEPTEMBER 2 ADULTS · 1 CHILD
♡ NANJING → NANJING · 7 Days
Nanjing · 7 Days
Zhongshan Scenic Area and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing — 7 days for $1,171.
Explore Zhongshan Scenic Area's pathways Walk the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum's stone corridor Taste Nanjing soup dumplings at local markets
$1,000 est. $1,171 COMFORT JUNE 1 ADULT
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FAQ How many days do you need in Nanjing? Most travelers spend 3–7 days in Nanjing depending on how many side trips they add. Browse the 2 itineraries above by length.
What does a Nanjing trip cost in 2026? Nanjing trips range from budget (~$473) to comfort (~$1,005) per person for a week, covering hotels, meals, local transport and attractions.
What is the best time to visit Nanjing? Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) have the best weather. Avoid Golden Week in early October.
How do you get to other cities from Nanjing? Nanjing connects to most major cities by high-speed rail (2–6 hours) and domestic flights. See the two-city pages for fares and times.
Is Nanjing safe for solo travelers? Yes. Nanjing, like most of China, is very safe for solo and first-time travelers, with reliable public transport and widespread mobile payments.